That pull you’ve been feeling—the one that led you to search for yoga teacher training in Dharamshala—it’s not coincidence. The old masters knew something: when you’re ready for real wisdom, life has a way of showing you the path to your purpose.
Here in the upper Bhagsu area near Dharamkot, McLeod Ganj, Shivam Neelkant Yoga Kendra is where your journey begins.
These Himalayan peaks have watched thousands of people find out who they really are through yoga’s timeless teachings. When you sign up for our 200-hour yoga teacher training or 300-hour yoga teacher training, you’re not just learning poses—you’re joining a tradition that goes back thousands of years, where ancient sages first learned yoga’s secrets through meditation and letting go completely.
This isn’t about your body alone. It’s about your breath, your mind, and your spirit working together.
Your Teacher: Yogi Shivam (Bipan Gill)
At Shivam Neelkant Yoga Kendra, you’ll learn from someone who lives what he teaches. Yogi Shivam (Bipan Gill) was born right here in these mountains, with over 25 years of serious yoga practice behind him.
His training at the famous Sivananda Yoga Center in Rishikesh gave him solid grounding in yoga philosophy and techniques. More study at the Vivekananda Yoga Center at the University of India deepened his understanding of how ancient wisdom works in real life.
But here’s what makes Yogi Shivam special: he’s part of the Kriya Yoga tradition of Dooninath Babaji. When you learn from someone with real lineage, you get more than just techniques—you get the living energy that’s been passed down through generations of masters.
It’s like learning a family recipe that’s been perfected over centuries. You can taste the difference right away.
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Your Starting Point
Your 200-hour Yoga Alliance-certified program starts with understanding that “yoga” means “connection”—joining your individual awareness with something bigger. While other programs rush through hundreds of poses, Shivam Neelkant Yoga Kendra gives you something rare: real depth.
Instead of surface-level instruction, you’ll master the basic principles that turn every pose into a doorway to deeper self-awareness. Here’s what that actually looks like:
Traditional Hatha Yoga: Your Foundation
Hatha means “sun and moon”—balancing opposite forces inside you. Through careful attention to alignment, breathing, and inner awareness, each pose becomes moving meditation instead of just exercise.
You’ll learn how a simple forward fold can become a deep journey inward, teaching you patience, surrender, and how to let go.
Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow: Moving with Purpose
This disciplined practice builds physical strength and mental clarity by connecting breath with movement. Ashtanga teaches you the art of moving consciously—every transition becomes a chance for mindfulness, every breath a way to connect deeper with your inner wisdom.
Pranayama: Controlling Your Life Energy
Breath work opens doors to subtler parts of your being. You’ll master life-changing techniques like:
- Naadi Sudhi (alternate nostril breathing for balance)
- Bastrika (bellows breath for energy)
- Ujjayi (victorious breath for focus)
These aren’t just breathing exercises—they’re ancient keys to controlling your life force and accessing states of consciousness most people never experience.
Meditation and Spiritual Practices
- Bramamuharat sessions (pre-dawn meditation when the world is quiet)
- Kundalini Kriya practices that wake up sleeping spiritual energy
- Chakra meditation that balances your energy centers
300-Hour Training: Becoming a True Professional
The 300-hour yoga teacher training takes you from basic instructor to professional yoga teacher who can guide students through real transformation. While your 200-hour certification gives you the foundation, the 300-hour program turns you into a true professional who can confidently handle yoga’s deeper spiritual aspects.
You’ll master techniques like Kundalini Kriya, chakra system work, and Vedic philosophy application—skills that separate weekend workshop graduates from real yoga professionals. Most importantly, you’ll learn to read students’ energy needs, adjust teachings for different body types through Ayurvedic principles, and guide others through their spiritual awakening.
What You’ll Learn:
Kundalini Kriya Mastery
This ancient science works with the sleeping spiritual energy coiled at the base of your spine. When awakened properly under expert guidance, this energy can lead to profound states of consciousness and spiritual realization. Such powerful practices need a teacher who’s walked this path—not just read about it.
Complete Chakra System Work
You’ll learn to work with the seven major energy centers in your body, understanding how each affects your physical health, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth. This knowledge transforms you into someone who can guide others toward complete healing.
Vedic Philosophy Made Real
Ancient texts like the Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and Upanishads contain timeless wisdom for modern problems. You’ll learn how concepts like karma (action and result), dharma (righteous duty), and moksha (liberation) apply directly to your daily life and teaching.
Living the Yogic Way: Your Daily Experience
Real spiritual training goes beyond classroom hours into every part of daily life. At Shivam Neelkant Yoga Kendra, you’ll experience:
Sacred Ritual Practice
Practices like Pooja (worship ceremonies) and fire rituals connect you to yoga’s devotional heart. These practices remind you that yoga isn’t just physical exercise but a complete spiritual path that honors the sacred in all existence.
Sattvic Nutrition
Our Ayurvedic kitchen supports your spiritual practice through simple, pure foods like Khichdi, fresh rotis, and dal. These traditional meals, prepared with love and awareness, nourish both your physical body and subtle energy systems.
Why This Training is Different
Shivam Neelkant Yoga Kendra stands apart through several key factors:
Real Lineage
These teachings come directly from the Kriya Yoga tradition of the Himalayas. This unbroken chain of transmission means you get pure, undiluted wisdom instead of watered-down modern interpretations.
Personal Care
Smaller groups mean each student gets individual guidance tailored to their unique needs and challenges. You’re not just another face in a crowd—you’re a valued individual on your own sacred journey.
Complete Living Experience
Fully residential courses mean complete immersion in the yogic lifestyle without daily life’s distractions. Your accommodation includes everything you need, letting you focus entirely on your inner transformation.
Real Teaching Skills
This training develops your ability to guide others through their own spiritual awakening, teaching you to see and respond to each student’s individual needs. You’ll leave not just as a certified teacher, but as someone capable of holding sacred space for others’ healing journeys.
More Than Teacher Training: Different Paths for Different People
Not everyone’s ready for intensive teacher training right away, and that’s fine. Shivam Neelkant Yoga Kendra offers various paths to spiritual growth:
Short Yoga Holiday Retreats give you intensive experiences without major life disruption. These retreats offer a real taste of authentic practice while letting you keep your regular responsibilities.
Meditation and Yoga Retreats include intensive programs that can shift your consciousness in profound ways. The 10-day yoga retreat format gives enough time for deep inner work while providing proper integration support.
Daily Drop-in Classes serve those already in the Dharamshala area who want to maintain regular practice with authentic guidance. Whether you’re a long-term resident or short-term visitor, these classes connect you to the living tradition.
Your Certification and What Comes After
When you complete either the 200-hour or 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Shivam Neelkant Yoga Kendra, you get internationally recognized Yoga Alliance certification that opens doors to teaching opportunities worldwide. More importantly, you start a profound journey of personal transformation that goes far beyond any certificate.
Quality spiritual education requires real investment—your time, focused energy, and sincere commitment to the practice. Authentic yoga training develops your capacity to hold sacred space for healing and spiritual growth. These Yoga Alliance-certified programs simultaneously support your personal growth while preparing you to serve others as a qualified teacher.
By training with Shivam Neelkant Yoga Kendra, you become a carrier of ancient wisdom that’s been carefully preserved and passed down through generations of realized masters in the Himalayas. This gives you the knowledge, presence, and spiritual authority to help create real healing and transformation in the lives of those you teach.
The Call You’ve Been Waiting For
Every profound spiritual journey starts with a single step toward the unknown. The sacred Himalayas of Dharamshala have been calling seekers for thousands of years, and today they’re calling you. Your soul already knows what your mind is still thinking about—that this path leads to the fulfillment you’ve been seeking.
That restless energy? That persistent feeling that there’s something more? It’s not going anywhere until you answer it. The question isn’t whether you’re ready—it’s whether you’re brave enough to trust what your heart already knows.
Shivam Neelkant Yoga Kendra stands ready to support your journey from seeker to teacher, from student to guide. The ancient wisdom waits patiently for those courageous enough to answer their deeper calling.
Ready to find your real purpose through authentic yoga teacher training in Dharamshala? Contact us today and take the first step toward the transformation you’ve been seeking.